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BAM 74H

2016 Mercedes-benz Gl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,153 mi
Last recorded68,153 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Gl54,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAM 74H
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelGl
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 68,153 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 63,552 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 53,122 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 53,121 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 45,482 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 42,773 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 295/40/21 111y michelin pilot sport 4 suv

Pass 25 Sep 2020 39,103 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 32,745 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 30,443 miles

Nearside Rear Outer lamp lens missing

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Gl?

Based on 50,164 MOT tests across 4,735 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
7,279
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
4,735
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 610
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 271
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 232
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 220
position lamp(s) not working 172
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BAM 74H is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Gl in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz Gl models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 54,608 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Gl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BAM 74H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Gl typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz Gl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BAM 74H registered?

BAM 74H is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Gl, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is BAM 74H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAM 74H shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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